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Call to boost support for the 'financially distressed'

Call to boost support for the 'financially distressed'

More opportunities for Australians facing "the worst" of increasing rent in a cost of living crisis are on the federal budget wishlist of welfare advocates.

Too many First Nations deaths in custody: independents

Too many First Nations deaths in custody: independents

Too many First Nations deaths in custody: independents

Too many First Nations deaths in custody: independents

Crossbench senators and MPs are demanding the federal government implement the recommendations of the 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

From racial profiling to over-policing, a new report documents the harsh realities of racism African Australians experience and solutions for social cohesion.

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New vaping laws include jail time, heavy fines

New vaping laws include jail time, heavy fines

As vaping continues to take hold among young generations, the government is introducing jail time and fines for those who breach bans under proposed laws.

Directing companies shouldn't be a Sisyphean task: ASIC

Directing companies shouldn't be a Sisyphean task: ASIC

The chair of Australia's corporate watchdog has drawn on Greek mythology to call out company directors who think their jobs are too hard.

Trump's Rudd jabs must not be 'over-interpreted'

Trump's Rudd jabs must not be 'over-interpreted'

The comments made by Donald Trump about US Ambassador and former prime minister Kevin Rudd should be taken with a grain of salt, a Rudd-era contemporary says.

National plan in the works to monitor river invader

National plan in the works to monitor river invader

Authorities are working on a national strategy to manage the spread and impact of a destructive, exotic clam that has been found in the Brisbane River.

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Climate anxiety high after record-breaking summer

Climate anxiety high after record-breaking summer

Climate anxiety high after record-breaking summer

Climate anxiety high after record-breaking summer

More Australians are worried about the prospect of having to relocate due to extreme weather events, a survey has found.

Hairy poo unmasked as nation's newest creepy-crawly

Hairy poo unmasked as nation's newest creepy-crawly

Hairy poo unmasked as nation's newest creepy-crawly

Hairy poo unmasked as nation's newest creepy-crawly

A striking beetle that has a glamorous furry coat has been discovered in the forests behind the Gold Coast's busy beaches.

Fuels versus food fight becoming 'less emotional'

Fuels versus food fight becoming 'less emotional'

Fuels versus food fight becoming 'less emotional'

Fuels versus food fight becoming 'less emotional'

Growing and crushing more crops to keep planes in the skies and farmers on the land does not have to compromise food security, industry leaders say.

Arnold's fear as 'homeless' Socceroos train on RL field

Arnold's fear as 'homeless' Socceroos train on RL field

Arnold's fear as 'homeless' Socceroos train on RL field

Arnold's fear as 'homeless' Socceroos train on RL field

Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is warning Australian football will be left behind if the national team is forced to train on rugby league fields.

Senator's warning on Israel and Ukraine in first speech

Senator's warning on Israel and Ukraine in first speech

Senator's warning on Israel and Ukraine in first speech

Senator's warning on Israel and Ukraine in first speech

A former Australian ambassador to Israel has used his first speech to the Senate to warn of the consequences of a potential Hamas victory in Gaza.

Leaders clash over stadium in final campaign debate

Leaders clash over stadium in final campaign debate

Leaders clash over stadium in final campaign debate

Leaders clash over stadium in final campaign debate

Tasmania's Liberal and Labor leaders have spruiked cost-of-living relief promises and butted heads over stadium plans days out from the state election.

Car emission rules may be 'too weak' for speedy change

Car emission rules may be 'too weak' for speedy change

Car emission rules may be 'too weak' for speedy change

Car emission rules may be 'too weak' for speedy change

New limits on vehicle pollution may not shift the dial for the car market for years, new modelling shows, but could "lock in" long-term change.

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Aust shares slump to finish flat ahead of Fed meeting

The ASX200 closed down 0.1 per cent ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.

Child abuse survivors in jail able to apply for redress

Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse in prison will be able to apply to the national redress scheme after legislation passed the senate.

Australia's healthcare system 'groaning at the seams'

A new push to better use the skills of Australia's nurses and midwives aims to increase access to health care for regional and rural patients.

Trump picks a fight with Australia's man in Washington

Australian officials have come to Kevin Rudd's defence after Donald Trump warned the former prime minister might not remain ambassador to Washington for long.

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'Frank' China-Australia talks part of ongoing progress

Managing differences and focusing on shared interests will be key as China and Australia work to stabilise their formerly turbulent relationship.

Panda delight as top China diplomat bears good news

One of Australia's most popular zoological attractions is sticking around with China set to extend its panda lease program at Adelaide Zoo.

Sony sued for charging 'excessive' game prices

Consumers and developers of PlayStation games have sued Sony for allegedly stifling competition and charging significantly higher retail prices and commissions.

Justice on the gender agenda for First Nations women

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner June Oscar has launched the Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Gender Justice Institute at ANU

Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Religious groups are calling for more protections against discrimination because of their faith but Labor only wants to move ahead if the opposition is onboard.

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati president Anote Tong questioned his government's decision to allow uniformed Chinese police to help with law enforcement in the atoll nation.

Online shopping is forcing down prices by $1100 a year

Greater competition from online shopping is forcing down the price of some goods, research has found, and could have a bigger impact in the future.

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